THE ANNE WILSON AWARD
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
The Gift of Theatre Woodstock
Nominations:
- Sarah Jane Burton as Jessie, Gloria's Guy, Guelph Little Theatre
- Julie Tripp as Leslie in Gloria's Guy, Guelph Little Theatre
- Barbara Warnock for varied roles, The Dining Room, Aylmer Community Theatre
Awarded to Sarah Jane Burton, Gloria's Guy, Guelph Little Theatre,
for her warm and wise portrayal of a woman who continues to teach and guide well beyond the classroom.
THE PLAYERS GUILD AWARD
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
The Gift of The Players Guild of Hamilton
Nominations:
- Peter Leack for varied roles, The Dining Room, Aylmer Community Theatre
- Rob Pooler as Juror #5, Twelve Angry Men, Paris Performers Theatre
- Alex Riker as Juror #7, Twelve Angry Men, Paris Performers Theatre
Awarded to Peter Leack, The Dining Room, Aylmer Community Theatre
, for his ability to support his fellow cast through his diverse portrayals of characters ages 8 to 80.
THE GARY CHAPMAN MEMORIAL AWARD
Best Co-ordinated Production (selected by Host Group Stage Manager)
The gift of Guelph Little Theatre
Awarded to Twelve Angry Men, Paris Performers Theatre
THE SPANIK AWARD
Best Visual Production
The Gift of John and Michelle Spanik
Nominations:
- Gloria's Guy, Guelph Little Theatre
- Venus in Fur, Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
- On A First Name Basis, Elmira Theatre Company
Awarded to Venus In Fur, Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
, for a production which visually resonated on all levels with the script and thematic material enriching the actors' world and the audience's understanding and enjoyment of the play
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THE HAROLD P. SELLERS MEMORIAL AWARD
Outstanding Technical Achievement
The Gift of Theatre Burlington
Nominations:
- Gloria's Guy, Guelph Little Theatre
- Venus in Fur, Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatr,e
- Twelve Angry Men, Paris Performers Theatre
Awarded to Venus In Fur, Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
, for making considered and well executed technical choices and effects that completed the world of the play and the experience of the audience.
THE BONANNO AWARD
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Major Role
The Gift of Lawrence and Fay Bonanno
Nominations:
- Erin Corstorphine as Gloria in Gloria's Guy, Guelph Little Theatre
- Selina Russell as Vanda, Venus in Fur, Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
- Deb Deckert as Miss Hopperstaad, On A First Name Basis, Elmira Theatre Company
Awarded to Deb Deckert as Lucy Hopperstaad, On A First Name Basis, Elmira Theatre Company
, for her sensitive and well-crafted portrayal of a woman bound by love, close daily proximity and $97,000 a year.
THE TERRY DOYLE MEMORIAL AWARD
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Major Role
The Gift of Joyce Doyle
Nominations:
- Scott Andrews as Guy, Gloria's Guy, Guelph Little Theatre
- John Settle as Thomas, Venus in Fur, Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
- Gord Cameron as David Kilbride, On A First Name Basis, Elmira Theatre Company
Awarded to John Settle as Thomas, Venus in Fur, Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
. for committing to and delivering a brave performance of a man taken out of his comfort zone and into an uncharted world by an immortal.
THE PAT & VINCENT MATHEWSON MEMORIAL AWARD
Outstanding Ensemble Work
The Gift of Lyn Mathewson
Nominations:
- The cast of Gloria's Guy, Guelph Little Theatre
- The cast of The Dining Room, Aylmer Community Theatre
- The cast of 12 Angry Men, Paris Performers Theatre
Awarded to cast of Twelve Angry Men, Paris Performers Theatre
, for their cohesive and consistent engagement to the task at hand as actors and as jurors.
SPECIAL ADJUDICATOR AWARDS
Award of Merit #1:
The Gift of John and Rosemary Tait
Awarded to Selina Russell, Vanda, Venus in Fur, Kitchener Waterloo Little Theatre
, for tackling a difficult role with the commitment, confidence and determination worthy of a goddess.
Award of Merit #2:
The Gift of John and Rosemary Tait
Awarded to John Bardwell and Colleen Murphy, lighting and props, The Dining Room, Aylmer Community Theatre
, for the presentation of a magical closing image that captured the importance of a room valued not for its real estate but for being the emotional centre and anchor of a home and a social class.
Award of Merit #3:
The Gift of Rob Coles and Mona Brennan-Coles
Awarded to Lauren Tiersma as Aunt Harriet, The Dining Room, Aylmer Community Theatre
, for encapsulating and defending both the joy and measure of worth found in material objects that defined a social class and culture.
Award of Merit #4:
The Gift of Rob Coles and Mona Brennan-Coles
Awarded to Scott Andrews as Guy, Gloria's Guy, Guelph Little Theatre
, for energetic entrances, ability to create lasting visual images and well used physicality at every opportunity.
Award of Merit #5:
The Gift of Tim Dawdy
Awarded to Set Design, Construction, Painting & Dressing team, On A First Name Basis, Elmira Theatre Company
, for the creation of a space that provided the warmth and security necessary for two people to become friends for an evening.
Award of Merit #5:
The Gift of Tim Dawdy
Awarded to Lyn McNeilly, Twelve Angry Men, Paris Performers Theatre
, for capturing an era, the cross section of a socio-economic culture, and the individual identities of 12 disparate men through costume details and accessories.
THE VISIONARY AWARD
Outstanding Direction
The Gift of Gina and Andre Paradis
Nominations:
- Ryan Bassett, Venus in Fur, Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
- Rita Huschka, On A First Name Basis, Elmira Theatre Company
- Matthew Willson, Twelve Angry Men, Paris Performers Theatre
Awarded to Rita Huschka, On A First Name Basis, Elmira Theatre Company,
for inspiring an atmosphere and a production that is the result of careful, intentional choices to best serve the play, the artists and the truth.
THE D. PARK JAMIESON MEMORIAL AWARD
Best Production in Festival
The Gift of Theatre Sarnia
Nominations:
- Venus in Fur, Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
- On a First Name Basis, Elmira Theatre Company
- Twelve Angry Men, Paris Performers Theatre
Awarded to On A First Name Basis, Elmira Theatre Company
, for a production of many collaborative threads woven cohesively together with mindfulness, care and underlying passion.
W.O.D.L. REGIONAL TROPHY
Presented by WODL to the Winner of the Best Production
(Presented annually and kept by the winning group for one year)
Awarded to On A First Name Basis, Elmira Theatre Company
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